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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,147.45, 5,722.27 and 2,468.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,147.45, 5,722.27 and 2,468.02 is: 3,405.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,147.45 : 5,722.27 = 2,468.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,147.45/5,722.27 = 2,468.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,147.45x = 5,722.27 × 2,468.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,147.45x = 14,122,674.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,122,674.00/4,147.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.14

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